The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)

David Epstein is the multiple time best-selling author of The Sports Gene and Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World and was formerly a writer for Sports Illustrated. He is the writer I (the host) hope to become when I grow up - although he's 17 years younger! You'll love his insights and the way he communicates so effectively, yet humbly. This is one of our special hidden gem episodes, representing the best of our expansive library of interviews over the years.For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comIf you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalystInfo re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Menopause and perimenopause play a significant role in the lives of women and those who are close to them.  Dr. Dunston discusses hormones, nutrition and other ways to optimize the influence of menopause on the lives of women in this phase of life. If you're looking for the most effective ways to make the most of this aspect of life, treat menopause symptoms, and make the most of your life before, during and after menopause, you do not want to miss this interview!For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalystInfo re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

What are some of Craig "Crowie" Alexander's greatest memories in the sport? How has he continued to be successful into his mid-40's? What secrets has he applied to garner such a long and successful career? Why was Craig "Crowie" Alexander able to become the 5x World Triathlon Champion? (70.3 in 2006 & 2011 and Ironman in 2008, 2009 & 2011). What did he do to capture the course record in 2011 (8:03:56)? In this very personal interview, Crowie shares memories, training guidance and so much more. It's one you'll enjoy immensely, whether you're a triathlete yourself or simply love to hearing from one of the greatest athletes of a generation and one of the greatest endurance athletes of all time.For more information about the Catalyst Community, the NBHWC-approved coaching certification and more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/If you'd like to access the popular Be A Catalyst hoodies, t-shirts and more (100% of profits go to charity), please see https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalystFor more information about Sansego, Crowie's triathlon coaching & training company, please see https://www.sansego.co/Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

This one was personal. Growing up, the Miami Dolphins Larry Csonka was a childhood hero who's picture hung on the wall and who's incredible performance on the field was "must see TV" each week. As a fullback for the undefeated '72 Miami Dolphins, he lead the league in yards/carry and helped carry the Dolphins to 3 straight Super Bowls under the greatest coach of all time - Don Shula.In this engaging and thoughtful interview, Larry shares his life (during and after football), the lessons he's learned, and how he's optimizing his own health & wellness at the age of 74. They say never to meet your heroes as you're bound to be disappointed. This discussion was clearly an exception to that typical standard...For more information about Larry Csonka, his Alaska DreamTrip tours, booking him for a speaking engagement and more, please see https://larrycsonka.com/For more information about health & wellness coaching certification or other related details, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Are genetics or lifestyle more important when it comes to health, wellness & performance?  Epigenetics researcher and best-selling author Dr. Kenneth Pelletier (MD and PhD) walks us through the evidence surrounding that question and what it means for our lives in this fascinating "Hidden Gem" episode! To access the "BE A CATALYST!" hoodies, t-shirts and more mentioned in the podcast (100% of proceeds going to charity), please see https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst For more information about the coaching certification or other health, wellness & performance tools and resources, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

You know the name Dr. BJ Fogg... You've heard of (and likely read) the book Tiny Habits... Now you have the opportunity to hear best-selling author and Stanford Professor Dr. BJ Fogg dig into the details of how to apply the powerful tools and resources that have made his book a worldwide sensation!You can access the video version of this interview at https://youtu.be/zvNgJxH6FCEMore details about health, wellness & performance coaching and resources for earning your coaching certification or elevating your career as a coach can be accessed here: https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/If you'd like to share the message to BE A CATALYST with the world, you can access hoodies, stickers, t-shirts and more here: https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst (100% of profits going to charity)Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Is creatine all about building muscle? Or does it have a role for all of us? Are you curious about whether creatine is right for you? Would you like to have an expert provide guidance based on the evidence rather than just the locker room chatter? Is creatine helpful to someone who isn't lifting weights? Does it influence brain health? Endurance? Strength? Aging? There are plenty of headlines about this popular supplement, but what does the evidence say? We were fortunate to have Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN join us for this fascinating discussion about the evidence and practical application of creatine. She brings the energy, engagement AND the evidence to make this an episode you won't soon forget!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Do you have a clear and unique vision for your life that provides a powerful driver for you, a northern star during the struggles, and a direction for the decisions and steps you take each and every day? In this special episode, Dr. Cooper takes you through the steps to creating your own vision as you move forward in your life.  This can be your step forward, not to simply creating goals (the WHAT) but instead dialing in the more important element - the WHO.The 5 min video complimenting this episode is available here: https://youtu.be/XE1UqVprpRYIf you'd like to share the "Be A Catalyst!" mission in your world (100% of profits going to charity for the foreseeable future), you can access hoodies, shirts, stickers and more here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18S_18aJgHiAt97m2MrAbOIiByP5mAEll/view?usp=sharingReady to get started on your 2021 vision? Download our 2021 Vision - Theme Development Reference Sheet to help guide your way.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

There are a select number of locations around the world that are considered Blue Zones where people live longer and healthier lives. These areas - originally discovered by our very special guest Dan Buettner - have some specific strategies we can all apply to our lives. We discuss those details and more in this engaging interview with explorer and best-selling author Dan Buettner!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

You know the Stages of Change (or Transtheoretical Model of Change) model. It was developed in 1983 by Prochaska and Diclemente and has since become a cornerstone for health coaches, wellness coaches, performance coaches, counselors, life coaches, physicians, physical therapists and countless individuals looking to improve their lives. This incredibly special - and personal - interview with Dr. James Prochaska and Dr. Janice Prochaska originally appeared as our 100th episode. The video version of the episode can be seen here: https://youtu.be/Vowpa6T4_PAIn this episode, Dr. James Prochaska and his brilliant wife of 54 years, Dr. Janice Prochaska share stories and insights you won't find anyplace else!Stages of Change has impacted SO many over the years. We were so very fortunate to have the originator of the model, Dr. James Prochaska and the widely respected Dr. Janice Prochaska join us on this special publication. Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.